Disability Scholarships

Explore disability scholarships for students with disabilities, chronic health conditions, neurodivergence, accessibility needs, or lived experience connected to disability advocacy and support. Compare eligibility language, documentation requirements, deadlines, award amounts, school level, and application materials so you can focus on opportunities that fit your situation.

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Available Disability scholarships

Browse available disability scholarships below or use filters to refine your results by deadline, award amount, GPA, eligibility, and requirements.

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Wisconsin Hearing and Visually Impaired Student Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 250 - 1,800. Plan to apply by 6/30/2026.

$1,800

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 30, 2026

62 days left

None

Requirements

Jun 30, 2026

62 days left

None

Requirements

$1,800

Award Amount

Paid to school

MedicineLawDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduatePaid to schoolWIWisconsin

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Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 7, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 7, 2026

8 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

May 7, 2026

8 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

$2,000

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 3.0+MDVAWAMarylandVirginiaWashington

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Fred J. Stuart Scholarship of Achievement

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,500. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 15, 2026

16 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

16 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 3.0+AKAZCACOHIIDKSMOMTNENVNMORUTWAWYAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoHawaiiIdahoKansasMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew MexicoNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming

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Okotoks Rotary Career Opportunity Award

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,500. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+

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John Shirra Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,500. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

8 requirements

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

CommunityDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 2.0+

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Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary Scholarship in Italian Studies for Alberta Students

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,500. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

10 requirements

Requirements

Jun 1, 2026

33 days left

10 requirements

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

DisabilityFew RequirementsUndergraduateGPA 3.0+

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Open Format Gunlogson Environmental Design Student Competition Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,250. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$1,250

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

16 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

May 15, 2026

16 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

$1,250

Award Amount

ArtsSTEMDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

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Coach August and Jodi Reich Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $500. Plan to apply by May 18, 2026.

2 applicants

$500

Award Amount

May 18, 2026

19 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

May 18, 2026

19 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$500

Award Amount

EducationDisabilityWomenHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+NV

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Norwood Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by May 13, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 13, 2026

14 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

May 13, 2026

14 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

$1,000

Award Amount

DisabilityEasy ApplyFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+TXTexas

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Frequently asked questions about disability scholarships

Who can apply for disability scholarships?

Disability scholarship eligibility can vary widely. Some awards are open to students with any documented disability, while others focus on a specific condition, chronic illness, learning difference, mobility disability, sensory disability, mental health condition, neurodivergence, or connection to disability advocacy. Providers may also consider school level, GPA, financial need, community involvement, field of study, or location.

Do disability scholarships require medical documentation?

Some disability scholarships ask for documentation, but requirements are not the same everywhere. A provider may request a short verification letter, proof of diagnosis, an accommodation letter, or a personal statement instead of medical records. Review the official instructions carefully and share only what is requested. If documentation feels unclear, contact the provider before submitting personal health information.

What should I write about in a disability scholarship essay?

A strong essay can discuss your goals, resilience, community, advocacy, accessibility needs, or the way your experience has shaped your education. You do not have to share more personal detail than the prompt requires. Focus on what the scholarship committee needs to understand: your path, what support would make possible, and how the award connects to your academic or career plans.